My story

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page, you've done the easy bit, now reach for your wallet....

In September I'm off on an epic adventure to Costa Rica and NIcaragua to take part in a 10 week voluntary programme with Raleigh International.

This is not a holiday and there will be a lot of hard work to do. The work will take place in two phases. The first will be an environmental stage, which focuses on the conservation of Costa Rica's spectacular ecosystems. Working alongside local people we will be striving to preserve nature's delicate balance, promoting sustainable forestry and protecting endangered species.

The second phase is a community project that gives something back to the local people of Nicaragua. While it may seem like a paradise when seen from afar, Nicaragua has suffered at the hands of several natural disasters that have damaged its infrastructure and left many people without the facilities many of us take for granted. Raleigh will be working within the community to help rebuild vital infrastructure; past projects have provided new school buildings and a community centre, and redirecting water supplies to where they are desperately needed.

In order to take part Raleigh asks every one of it's volunteers to raise £2995. This may seem like a lot but all the money is put to good use, paying host country staff who liaise with local communities, and buying the building materials needed to complete the projects. Please note, this fund raising does not go toward my expenses, equipment, or vaccinations but all goes to the charity! 

Also, as I have signed a flight pledge and have given up flying in a bid to reduce my carbon footprint I'm going to cross the Atlantic on a freight ship! For 22 days I will be on board a ship that takes bananas from the Caribbean to the European market. I'm either brave or stupid, I'll let you know which when I get back (assuming I survive the crossing). Your money doesn't contribute to this but I thought you might be interested.

I am now on the final stretch and with less then a month to go until my fundraising deadline I am pulling out all the stops to reach my target. So far I have raised money by selling ice cream at the local Open Gardens, pimms at the Charlbury Riverside Festival, I have run two miles dressed as a banana, opened my home as a B & B for Cornbury Festival, and all this while working two jobs! I am very grateful for all the support I have received from friends, family, collegues, rotary clubs and indeed strangers, so thank you all so much. There's not far to go now so any last minute donations really will make all the difference.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Raleigh International will receive your money faster and, if you are a taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please dig deep sponsor me now...even a few pounds will make a difference!

Many thanks for your support.

Kate

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Raleigh International Trust

Raleigh International Trust

Charity Registration No. 1047653

Raleigh expeditions inspire people from all walks of life, ages and nationalities to make a difference to communities and environments. Through adventure and challenge we help them reach their full potential as global citizens. Our vision is to awaken a sense of life-purpose and belonging, creating a united global community working together to rise to the challenges of the world we live in.

Donations 65

Some loose change always helps

Donation by Anonymous on 15/08/07

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

Honourable and pro-social, not to mention environmentally sustainable. Great stuff

Donation by Joshua Seal on 11/08/07

£20.00

have a fantastic and inspiring time!

Donation by margaret landale on 01/08/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Have a fantastic time.

Donation by suzy (park street) on 30/07/07

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by jamie on 29/07/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Phil Morgan on 29/07/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

another expensive night in the Crown!

Donation by Will on 26/07/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Nice one Andrews x

Donation by Dukesy on 26/07/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Courtesy of a win of ladbrokes!

Donation by Nick, Alison and Chloe on 25/07/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Lunch club will never be the same...

Donation by Mary Boullin on 18/07/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done banana face

Donation by Alex on 17/07/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

good luck

Donation by Sue Corbett on 17/07/07

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

So proud of you

Donation by Stephen Andrews on 16/07/07

£120.00

+ £33.85 Gift Aid

Good luck with raising the rest

Donation by Andrew Barrett on 12/07/07

£11.00

+ £3.10 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous on 11/07/07

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

I'm sure you'll make it.

Donation by Susan Way on 11/07/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Jackie on 10/07/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Enjoy the experience!

Donation by Stephen D on 10/07/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Nearly there!

Donation by anonymous on 08/07/07

£60.00

+ £16.92 Gift Aid

Darn u nanna voters,potato ruled!!

Donation by Steve H on 02/07/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done Katie! Sorry its a bit late, but better late than never eh!

Donation by Rebekah on 02/07/07

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

almost there kate

Donation by Jonathan Kerson on 29/06/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Kate

Donation by Anonymous on 29/06/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous on 28/06/07

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

So long as you're wearing badger finger puppets...

Donation by Lou on 28/06/07

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,281.00
  • Offline donations£200.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£2,481.00
  • Gift Aid£622.21

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